Aug. 1, 2014 - 06:00AM
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 'See and ID Dolphins and Whales' app is one way to make your summer more fun. ()

Selecting apps for your phone or tablet can be a daunting task. There are thousands to choose from, some much better made than others, and no real way to know ahead of time which ones are worth the time to download.

To help you make good choices, we’ve selected eight apps from federal agencies that we can vouch for. Take a look at our guide and follow the links to get these apps for yourself.